In this episode, we give a detailed breakdown of Microsoft's new holographic technology and talk about two big game releases. We kick things off with HoloLens discussion, as host Matt Helgeson is joined by Andy McNamara, Brian Shea, and Jeff Marchifava. Andy attended Microsofts event, and got to...
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This week we talk about Insomniac's wild Xbox One exclusive, and sleeper pick for Dark Souls fans, and some new announcements about Bungie's Destiny. In the first segment, host Matt Helgeson is joined by GI executive editor Andy Reiner, who tells us why Sunset Overdrive's fantastic mix of...
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This week, we discuss a chilling new horror franchise, a new Borderlands game, and a troubled new outing for NBA 2K. Things get off to a horrifying start with Tim Turi, Andrew Reiner, and Kim Wallace, who have all fallen under the macabre spell of Tango Gameworks' The Evil Within, a reality-twisted...
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This week, we discuss to two chilling new horror games and a very promising Kickstarter project by some people who worked on the BioShock franchise. First up, is one of the year's most anticipated games, Alien: Isolation, which promised to bring back the tense, dark vibe of the original Ridley Scott...
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is the highest-profile Lord of the Rings game in years, and we break down the game in detail. We also give significant time to Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. 3DS and Forza Horizon 2. Host Matt Helgeson is joined by GI's Tim Turi, Joe Juba, and Andy Reiner to talk...
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This week we talk about a surprising Wii U exclusive, the year's biggest video game acquisition, and catch up with post-review impressions of Destiny. In our first segment, we discuss the year's biggest (and most shocking) business deal: Microsoft's multi-billion dollar acquisition of Mojang...
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This week we talk about what might be the best version of Blizzard's excellent Diablo III, and break down the week's news and an interesting new JRPG. First up, host Matt Helgeson is joined by GI editor in chief Andy McNamara, and editors Matt Miller and Jeff Cork, for a discussion of Diablo...
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Gamescom rivals E3 in terms of importance, and we're here to discuss all the big announcements from Cologne, Germany, focusing on Sony and Microsoft. Host Matt Helgeson is joined by Game Informer's Kim Wallace, Matt Miller, and Ben Hanson to talk about everything we've seen and heard this...
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This week, two classics from gaming's recent and not-so-recent past return in improved form, and we discuss a bold new Electronic Arts gaming service. In our first segment, host Matt Helgeson is joined by Tim Turi, who recently reviewed The Last of Us: Remastered. Naughty Dog's masterpiece is...
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This week, we discuss two great episodic downloadable games and ponder Microsoft's recent struggles. First up, Kim Wallace joins returning host Matt Helgeson for a discussion of "Amid the Ruins" – the fourth chapter in the second season of Telltale's The Walking Dead adventure...
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Another E3 is in the books, and we're back to discuss the best and brightest games we saw in Los Angeles. Host Matt Helgeson is joined by Tim Turi, Matt Miller, and Andy Reiner to talk about E3 2014. We break down the console manufacturer's press conferences and showings, as well as some of the...
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The big show is next week – listen in to the new episode of the GI Show podcast to hear all our thoughts about will (and should) happen at the show for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Host Matt Helgeson is joined by Andy Reiner, Matt Bertz, Matthew Kato, and Joe Juba for a wide-ranging discussion...
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Against all odds, we're back with another podcast to talk about some game hardware that's even worse off than our podcast computer. In the first segment, host Matt Helgeson is joined by Matt Bertz, Bryan Vore, Jeff Marchiafava, and Joe Juba to talk about the fallout from – and possible...
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We celebrate the Game Informer Show's 200 podcast with a no-holds-barred discussion about the current state of the console race, and our long-term impressions of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Host Matt Helgeson has a full studio for this console State of the Union, and is joined by Joe Juba, Jeff...
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On this week's episode, we talk about Double Fine's long-awaited Kickstarted adventure Broken Age, discuss the current YouTube controversy, and play Back of the Box Trivia. First up, Ben Hanson, Ben Reeves, and Kyle Hilliard join Matt Helgeson to discuss Broken Age. We talk about the game's...
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This week we break down Spike TV's controversial VGX awards and talk about a trio of excellent racing games that have released recently. First up, host Matt Helgeson is joined by Ben Hanson, Ben Reeves, Dan Ryckert, and Tim Turi to talk about Spike TV's VGX Awards (the revamped Spike VGA Awards...
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We sing the praises of Media Molecule's excellent Vita game Tearaway, and look back at the year that was. In the first segment, host Matt Helgeson and Dan Ryckert discuss Media Molecule's magical new platformer, which is perhaps the best Vita game to date. There's a lot to talk about, and...
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Another week, another console launch – and we're here to talk about it all. Listen in to hear our take on the Xbox One. In the first segment, host Matt Helgeson is joined by Matt Kato, Jeff Cork, Andy Reiner, and Matt Bertz to talk about the Xbox One. From the hardware to the user interface...
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This week, we talk about an ambitious new initiative from Disney Interactive, and talk about Sony and Microsoft's showings at Gamescom. First up is Disney Infinity, which was likely inspired by Activision's Skylanders toy/game franchise but offers a whole lot more. Host Matt Helgeson is joined...
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Another week, another reversal of an Xbox One policy. This time, Microsoft is relenting and making the console more open to indie development. We also talk about two great new RPGs. First up, Game Informer's news editor Mike Futter calls in from New Jersey and joins host Matt Helgeson and editor...
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